Gail GutscheNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Gail GutscheTue, 01 Nov 2016 05:34:54 +0000Gail Gutschehttp://mtpr.org
Corin Cates-Carney Montana’s Public Service Commissioners have a lot of power. They regulate monopoly utility companies, meaning they have influence over people’s energy bills. There are two contested seats on the five-member Public Service Commission this year. In this interview, we hear from Democrat Gail Gutsche. Gutsche: PSC Focus Should Be Conservation, Renewableshttp://mtpr.org/post/gutsche-psc-focus-should-be-conservation-renewables
54914 as http://mtpr.orgMon, 31 Oct 2016 12:00:00 +0000Gutsche: PSC Focus Should Be Conservation, RenewablesCorin Cates-CarneyMontana’s Public Service Commissioners have a lot of power. They regulate monopoly utility companies, meaning they have influence over people’s energy bills. There are two contested seats on the five-member Public Service Commission this year. In this interview, we hear from incumbent Republican Bob Lake. PSC Candidate Lake: I'll Protect Montana Consumershttp://mtpr.org/post/psc-candidate-lake-ill-protect-montana-consumers
54857 as http://mtpr.orgMon, 31 Oct 2016 12:00:00 +0000PSC Candidate Lake: I'll Protect Montana ConsumersCorin Cates-CarneyCandidates in Montana's State Auditor race debated for the first time this election season during an event hosted by the Seeley Lake Community Council on Thursday. Democrat Jesse Laslovich and Republican Matt Rosendale challenged each other's ability to address rising healthcare costs, if elected as the state's top regulator of insurance and securities industries in Montana. The debate also featured statewide candidates in the contests for Superintendent of Public Instruction and an open seat on the Public Service Commission. Council Chair Klaus von Stutterheim moderated the debates. Candidates were each given a 3 minutes to introduce themselves, then community members asked questions. State Auditor: Jesse Laslovich (D), Matt Rosendale (R) Superintendent of Public Instruction: Elsie Arntzen (R), Melissa Romano (D) Public Service Commission: Gail Gutsche (D), Bob Lake (R) Missoula County Commissioner: Todd James Geery (R), Dave Strohmaier (D) Montana Senate District 46: Sue Malek (D),What Did Statewide Candidates Say In Seeley Lake Debate?http://mtpr.org/post/what-did-statewide-candidates-say-seeley-lake-debate
53835 as http://mtpr.orgFri, 30 Sep 2016 21:53:12 +0000What Did Statewide Candidates Say In Seeley Lake Debate?Corin Cates-CarneyCandidates for three statewide offices debated in Seeley Lake last night, with Election Day just over a month away. It was the second debate in the town’s community hall in the last two weeks. After a poor turnout by politicians and voters in the first debate night, event organizers expected the second round to bring in more of a crowd. But that wasn’t quite the case. Statewide Candidates Debated, But Where Were The Voters? http://mtpr.org/post/statewide-candidates-debated-where-were-voters
53825 as http://mtpr.orgFri, 30 Sep 2016 17:39:12 +0000Statewide Candidates Debated, But Where Were The Voters? Edward O'BrienA new report asserts Montana's minimum wage of $7.80 an hour isn't nearly enough to cover day-to-day needs, much less student loans, credit card and medical debt. In fact, the "Families Out of Balance" report maintains a minimum wage is barely over half of what a single adult needs to make ends meet. The report, released today by the Montana Organizing Project in conjunction with the Alliance for a Just Society says a "living wage" would help working families transition from debt to stability.The Project defines a living wage as one ranging from $14.40 cents an hour for a single adult to $25.82 cents for a single adult with two children.The Montana Organizing Project held a press conference to discuss some of these issues. The speakers included: Missoula City Councilwoman Caitlin Copple, local pizza shop employee Emily Likins, MOP Director, Gail Gutsche, University of Montana senior, Sean McQuillan and state senator Sue Malek. They all sat down to speak with Edward O'Brien. Malek says'The Equality Of Opportunity'http://mtpr.org/post/equality-opportunity
23892 as http://mtpr.orgTue, 26 Aug 2014 20:23:52 +0000'The Equality Of Opportunity'Edward O'BrienAuthors of a new study say it clearly illustrates what so many Montanans already know; that there are precious few well-paying jobs in the state.Can Montana afford to provide “living wages” to low wage workers?http://mtpr.org/post/can-montana-afford-provide-living-wages-low-wage-workers
11924 as http://mtpr.orgTue, 03 Dec 2013 21:07:31 +0000Can Montana afford to provide “living wages” to low wage workers?